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If he is living there and claiming those deductions and you claim them as well, that is a good recipe for some unwanted attention from the IRS. Between the two of you, you cannot claim more than 100% of any deduction. If you can have a conversation, you should clarify what itemized deductions he is using on his own tax return. Assuming you are filing married filing separately, if one spouse itemizes the other must also itemize. But there is no "double dipping" allowed.
If he is living there and claiming those deductions and you claim them as well, that is a good recipe for some unwanted attention from the IRS. Between the two of you, you cannot claim more than 100% of any deduction. If you can have a conversation, you should clarify what itemized deductions he is using on his own tax return. Assuming you are filing married filing separately, if one spouse itemizes the other must also itemize. But there is no "double dipping" allowed.
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